In the News

Dr. Nathan Backman, associate professor of computer science, has earned BVU's highest honor for excellence in teaching. He was a key figure in the Startup In Seattle Interim experience, development of BVU's High-Performance Computing and Visualization Center, and more.

A BVU graduate, Dennis Young served the Board of Trustees with distinction from 1979-2012. His first 'official act' as Life Trustee was a show of support for track and baseball teams competing for league titles.

The choir has landed finalist honors in the prestigious American Prize national nonprofit competition. The only choir in Iowa to be selected, the singers await the announcement of place-winners in June.

Alan Maldonado's work the classroom and across campus led to being recognized as BVU’s Senior of the Year. Next year, he will go to graduate school at Purdue, where he has earned a doctoral fellowship with four years of tuition-free enrollment.

National track meet qualifier Drew Beall reflects on his undergraduate experience, which has culminated with CyberCorps Scholarship at George Washington University and work for the US Department of Defense.

The student panelists will participate in an on-campus question-and-answer program with the Apple Co-founder. Wozniak helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple I, Apple II, and his influence on the popular Macintosh.

As Governor of Iowa, Reynolds is committed to leading efforts in advocating for rural opportunities in Iowa and around the globe, energy efficiency, water quality, and expanding economic opportunities for middle class families and small businesses.

When high expectations among professors met small class sizes at BVU, the sky literally became the limit for Jessica Warneke. Since graduating from BVU in 2009, this U.S. Army flight surgeon has cared for soldiers in assignments in Alaska, Hawaii, Florida and Alabama.

Gray skies couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of hundreds of volunteers who either braved the elements or kept busy inside, completing projects on campus and beyond in the 106th annual Buenafication Day celebration at Buena Vista University.

Iowa Legislative leaders honored Susan Cameron Daemen '82 with induction to Pioneer Lawmakers' Association of Iowa. The Buena Vista grad shares the unique distinction with her father, Bill Hutchins, who served in the Iowa Legislature for 20 years.

BVU senior Gerald Quinlan has traveled to and studied in Costa Rica, Spain, and Australia during an undergraduate experience marked by multiple majors, learning opportunities, and scholarships. The student-teacher believes fully in his BVU professors and the power of philanthropy.

Scholars Day provides students from all disciplines an opportunity to present their best original research, scholarly work, artistic creations, and performances to their peers, professors, and the public.